WPFF 2026 Grant Application

Women's Professional Forum Foundation 2026 Grant Application
Thank you for your interest in the Women's Professional Forum Foundation (WPFF). The deadline to apply is Saturday, January 31, 2026. The Board will select grant recipients at its March meeting, based on recommendations from the Grants Committee.
All fields marked with * are required and must be filled.
1. Eligibility

Please complete all sections below.
To determine if you qualify for WPFF funding, please answer the following preliminary questions:
Does your organization / program serve women and/ or girls in Guilford County, North Carolina?*

YesNo
Please identify which WPFF focus areas your organization / program addresses (check all that apply):*

Opportunities for women and girls to aspire to or further their careersEducation and leadership development for women and girlsEducation of the public on the status of rights of womenRecognition of achievements and contributions of women

2. Organization Information

Please complete all sections below.
Organization Legal Name*
Organization DBA (if different than legal name)
Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Organization Website*
Year Established*
Mission Statement & Brief Organization History*

0/200
Is your organization recognized as a 501(c)(1) or 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization?*

YesNoWe have a fiscal sponsor
IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN)
If using a Fiscal Sponsor:
Upload your 501c3 documentation or Fiscal Sponsor agreement here (PDF)

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Total Current Annual Operating Budget*
Have you received WPFF funding in the past?*

YesNoUnknown
If you answered Yes, please indicate the year(s) and amount(s) of your most recent funding
Number of Paid Staff + Active Volunteers*
3. Contact Information
Primary Contact (person submitting this application)
Name*

First NameLast Name
Title*
Email Address*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Secondary Contact Person

4. Grant Request Details

Please complete either Section 4A *or* Section 4B, depending on the type of funding you select below
Amount Requested*
Type of Funding Requested*

General Operating SupportProgram/Project Support
4A. For General Operating Support requests

Complete this section ONLY if you selected "General Operating Support" above
What need does your organization address in the community, and who do you serve?

0/150
What are your organization's current priorities and challenges?

0/150
What are your organization's key programs and services? List 3-5.

0/150
Approximately how many women and girls does your organization serve annually?
How does your organization's work align with WPFF's funding priorities? (Reference the focus areas you selected in Section 1 )

0/100
4B. For Program/Project Support requests

Complete this section ONLY if you selected "Program/Project Support" above
Program/Project Name
Is this program:

New (launched within the last 12 months or planned)Established
If an established program, when did it begin (year)?
Program Summary (2-3 sentences describing what the program does):

0/75
What specific need does this program address?

0/150
Program Activities (describe what participants will experience or receive)

0/150
How many women and/or girls will participate in this program during the grant period?
Briefly describe your implementation timeline

0/75
How does this program align with WPFF's funding priorities? (Reference the focus areas you selected in Section 1 )

0/100

5. Budget

All applicants complete this section
Total Project/Organization Budget*
For General Operating Support requests, enter the annual operating budget. For Program Support requests, enter the total program budget
WPFF grant request as percentage of total budget*
Divide the amount of your grant request in Section 4 by the Total Budget amount entered above
Budget Narrative (Explain how WPFF funds will be used. If you have other funding sources, briefly describe them)*

0/150
Please upload a budget document (spreadsheet or table format) that shows:

For program support: Total program budget, including all revenue sources (committed and pending) and expense categories. Clearly indicate which expenses will be covered by WPFF funds.

For general operating support: Either your full organizational budget OR a simplified budget focusing on areas where WPFF funds will be applied. If submitting a simplified budget, include total organizational budget amount for context.

All budgets should show:

- Revenue sources with amounts (WPFF request + other committed and pending funding)
- Expense categories with amounts (personnel, program costs, operations, etc.)
- Clear indication of which line items are supported by WPFF funds (you may highlight, bold, or add a column)
Budget Upload (PDF, XLS, XLSX, DOC, DOCX): *

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6. Evaluation

All applicants complete this section
Program Goals & Outcomes
What will WPFF funding help you achieve? List 2-4 measurable goals. (For general operating support: How will this grant strengthen your organization's work? For program support: What specific goals and outcomes will this funding support?)*

0/150
How will you evaluate success and measure impact? (What data will you collect? How will you know if goals are met?)*

0/150
7. Additional Information
Is there any additional information you would like for us to consider regarding your program or your funding request?

0/150
8. Certification
Initial each statement below

By submitting this application, I certify on behalf of the Applicant Organization that:
All information provided in this application is accurate and complete.*
We will provide any additional information requested by WPFF in considering this application.*
We understand that grant funds must be used for the purposes described in this application.*
If funded, we will submit an informal mid-year update to WPFF (December 2026) and a final impact report (June 2027).*
If funded, we will promptly notify WPFF of any significant organizational or programmatic changes that may affect the grant-funded work (including changes in leadership, funding, or program design).*
We understand that persistent inability to achieve stated outcomes or improper use of funds may affect eligibility for future WPFF funding.*
Name of Person Submitting this Application:*

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Date Submitted:

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Women's Professional Forum Foundation 2026 Grant Application

Thank you for your interest in the Women's Professional Forum Foundation (WPFF). The deadline to apply is Saturday, January 31, 2026. The Board will select grant recipients at its March meeting, based on recommendations from the Grants Committee.

1. Eligibility

2. Organization Information

3. Contact Information

4. Grant Request Details

4A. For General Operating Support requests

4B. For Program/Project Support requests

5. Budget

6. Evaluation

7. Additional Information

8. Certification